What is the cheapest way to get from Balestrate to Catania?

The cheapest way to get from Balestrate to Catania is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balestrate to Catania?

The fastest way to get from Balestrate to Catania is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Balestrate and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Balestrate to Catania. However, there are services departing from Balestrate and arriving at Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa via Piraineto and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Balestrate to Catania?

The distance between Balestrate and Catania is 299 km. The road distance is 245.4 km.

How do I travel from Balestrate to Catania without a car?

The best way to get from Balestrate to Catania without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €20 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Balestrate to Catania?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Balestrate to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balestrate to Catania train from?

Balestrate to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Piraineto station.

Train, bus or fly from Balestrate to Catania?

The best way to get from Balestrate to Catania is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Balestrate to Catania train arrive?

Balestrate to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

Can I drive from Balestrate to Catania?

Yes, the driving distance between Balestrate to Catania is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Balestrate to Catania.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4571+ hotels available in Catania.

Balestrate to Catania - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Balestrate to Catania by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Piraineto to Palermo Centraletrain Re
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain 5506 / ...
5h 47m
€21–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castellammare Golfo Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Catania Airportbus N597 / ...
5h 58m
€19–33
Drive 245.4 km
1. Drive from Balestrate to Cataniacar 245.4 km
3h 7m
€39–56
Fly
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PMO - CTA
5h 40m
€61–179
Bus via Canicattì
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Canicattìbus
2. Take the bus from Canicattì to Aeroporto Fontanarossabus Porto Empedocle / ...
7h 55m
€24–34

Balestrate to Catania by train (Trenitalia)

33Weekly Trains

5h 47mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 299.4 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Balestrate, Italy and Catania, Italy?

You can take a train from Balestrate to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa via Piraineto and Palermo Centrale in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balestrate to Catania Airport via Castellammare Golfo, Castellammare Golfo Station, and Palermo in around 5h 58m.

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